Senior Supply Chain Strategy Consultant (Remote)

Placements24; Richards Bay; Remote; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Management Consultant specializing in Supply Chain and Logistics to advise on optimizing client supply chains. You will work remotely with occasional client site visits, delivering high-impact recommendations and leading implementation across diverse sectors.

The role requires 8+ years in SCM consulting, deep end-to-end design expertise, and strong analytical and stakeholder-management skills. International/domestic travel should be expected.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in supply chain management consulting or a similar role.
• Demonstrated expertise in end-to-end supply chain design, optimization, and execution.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in relevant software and tools.
• Proven experience in leading complex supply chain transformation projects.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to travel internationally or domestically for client engagements.

Responsibilities

• Assess current supply chain processes, identifying inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
• Design and implement optimized supply chain strategies including network design, inventory management, and logistics planning.
• Develop and deploy analytical models for demand forecasting, capacity planning, and cost optimization.
• Lead client workshops to gather requirements and facilitate decision-making.
• Manage cross-functional teams and stakeholders throughout project lifecycles.
• Oversee the implementation of supply chain technologies and best practices.
• Develop and deliver presentations and reports to senior management.
• Ensure alignment with business objectives and strategic goals.
• Stay abreast of global supply chain trends and innovations.

Skills

Supply chain management

Analytics

Stakeholder management

Client engagement

Project leadership

Procurement & distribution

Travel readiness

Education

Master’s degree in SCM/OR/MBA

Tools

ERP systems

Forecasting software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Management Consultant specializing in Supply Chain and Logistics to advise on optimizing client supply chains. You will work remotely with occasional client site visits, delivering high-impact recommendations and leading implementation across diverse sectors.

The role requires 8+ years in SCM consulting, deep end-to-end design expertise, and strong analytical and stakeholder-management skills. International/domestic travel should be expected.